Export from Burundi

Export Portal is your best channel to find Burundi Products, Burundi Manufacturers, Burundi Suppliers or Burundi exporters. It is noteworthy that Burundi's main exports representcotton, coffee and tea. These three products make up 97 percent of Burundian exports. A good share of Burundi's exports are being shipped to the European Union. Within the EU Germany, Belgium and Switzerland are the country's biggest markets. Burundi's export earnings rests chiefly on international coffee and tea proces as well as weather conditions.

East Africa has endless potential and possibilities to produce and export outstanding coffee. First and foremest, it is a birthplace of this delicios nectar we drink day after day. In the hills of Burundi, farmers grow their coffee crop. Coffee in Burundi is more than just a drink; it is a valuable commodity contributing to the developing of the agrarian-based nation. Export Portal offers you a unique opportunity to source Burundi coffee, as well as contact Burundi Coffee Manufacturers and Buyers.

Tea industry is the second largest crop after coffee. Tea makes up 16% of the nation's exports and is consequently a major source of foreign exchange. The main part of Burundi's tea comes from village plantations and it is harvested throughout the year. Among the vallies of mountains and thermal springs, Burundi tea plantations exhibit a very beautiful landscape. Now you can buy the very finest Burundi tea online at the best prices on Export Portal.

Import to Burundi

The main sector of Burundi's economy is agriculture, which comprises 54 percent of the country's GDP. More than three quarters of the labour force is engaged in farming, cultivating cotton, corn, bananas, tea and coffee. The remaining part is involved in Burundi's major industries: food processing, manufacture of essential consumer goods and assembly of imported components.

Trade occupied 50.9% of Burundi’s GDP in the period between 2006-2008, as reported by the World Trade Organization. In this context, it is worth mentioning that Burundi is the 191st largest export economy in the world and the 195th largest importer. Also, Burundi's GDP growth is expected to rise from 4,7 to 5 percent in 2016 as a result of the implemented projects in the mining and energy domains.

At present Burundi isn't self-sufficient in food-production, which lead to an increase of imports. Most imported goods come from EU, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, China, India, Kenya, Uganda, which are Burundi's main trading partners.

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Customs requirements of Burundi

The Republic of Burundi is situated in East Africa. It is a landlocked country bordered by Tanzania, Congo and Rwanda. Burundi's capital and largest city is Bujumbura. The country is a member of the East African Community and World Trade Organization.

Tariffs

Being a member of EAC, Burundi shares the same customs tariffs and trade regulations applied by this organization. Burundi applies the EAC common external tariffs on the cost, insurance and freight (c.i.f.) value of imports.

Additional taxes

Burundi has an 18-percent VAT applied on the cost, insurance and freight value plus duty, for the vast majority of products.

Product certification, labelling and packaging

To import goods in Burundi a Certificate of Conformity is needed. It is a document issued to prove the conformity of the products to the relevant approved standards, and for customs clearance. Importers who do not have a CoC may be issued a penalty of 15% of CIF. The Certificate of Conformity is issued by the appointed government agency responsible for ensuring product quality standards (Burundi Bureau of Standards and Quality Control). The BBN may not allow some goods to be imported into Burundi if they have been rejected by the other EAC members.

Burundi applies international standards on labelling and packaging and does not have any specific requirements on this point.

Can anyone sell on Export Portal?

Only legally registered businesses can sell on Export Portal. It is a mandatory requirement for aspiring Sellers on our site to submit a government issued copy of their business license. Moreover, each officially licensed company has to be in business for a minimum of 2 years.

Can anyone buy on Export Portal?

Yes. Any person or business entity can register as Buyer on Export Portal. We’ve made the registration process quick and easy, so you can start shopping right away.

How does Export Portal protect buyers?

First, every Seller on Export Portal undergoes an elaborate registration process, which includes business verification and owner identity verification. Then, the Seller doesn’t receive payment until the shipment is confirmed. Finally, if the Buyer chooses Export Portal to verify the shipping process in the middle of the transaction, we have our own verified shipping carriers to perform inspections and complete the shipping so that the Buyer is ensured to receive their merchandise.

Is it free to register on Export Portal?

Registering on Export Portal is absolutely free. We provide a secure trade process, business opportunities worldwide, and quick and easy transactions. There is, however, a minimal monthly membership fee for Сerified Sellers and Manufacturers.

Export Portal is a worldwide platform for exporters, importers and people who want to sell or buy any products anywhere in the world. We have spent years to develop a safe marketplace for global trade. We have helped wholesalers find suppliers, and international manufacturers find retailers. We have assisted small businesses with export and import procedures, customs clearance and the necessary documentation. We have helped our customers buy products abroad and import them with success. "Trust" is our credo and we provide secure deals bringing global business into an e-commerce portal where international trade is done easily and safely.